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What Is a VTE?
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Blood clot
Red blood cells forming a blood clot (thrombus) in the body's
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For the First Time in 30 Years, New Research Promotes Wider Scope for Weight-Loss Surgery
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For the first time in more than thirty years, two of the leading organizations for bariatric surgeons and integrated health professionals have released new weight-loss surgery guidelines. Updated evidence-based recommendations from the American Society for… read more

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Autistic Children & Surgery, Innovative Ways to Overcome a Stressful Situation
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Tips from Stony Brook's Pediatric Surgery Division and Child Life Program

Having a surgical procedure can be unsettling, even scary for some. For children, even more so. And for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a surgical experience can have a severe impact on their mental… read more

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Are you at risk for DVT?
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DVT Claims More Lives Than Breast Cancer, HIV, and Motor Vehicle Crashes Combined!